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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Approval of a Five-Year Professional Service Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. (ACMS) for Crossing Guard Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $977,359.00 through June 30, 2027; and (2) Approval of the Transfer of Responsibility of Managing the Crossing Guard Program from the Police Department to the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department.
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Meeting Date: August 8, 2022
Contact Person/Dept.: Lieutenant Sorai Estrada/ Police
Phone Number: (310) 253-6251
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/03/2022)
Department Approval: Manuel Cid, Police Chief (07/26/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve a five-year professional service agreement with All City Management Services Inc (ACMS) for Crossing Guard Services in an amount not-to-exceed $977,359.00 through June 30, 2027; and (2) approve the transfer of responsibility of managing the crossing guard program from the Police Department to the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department (PRCS).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Police Department has historically provided crossing guard services near schools within the Culver City Unified School District. During the school year, eight (8) locations have been identified as needing crossing guards to help ensure the safety of children walking to and from school. The program has traditionally been staffed with part-time City employees and managed by the Police Department. Due to current and ongoing staffing shortages, it was become increasingly difficult to hire crossing guards and staff all 8 locations. During the 2021/22 school year for example, only four (4) of the eight (8) identified locations were regularly sta...
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